Paramedic - UI Health Care Sioux City Family Medicine 50-100%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

11d•$48,713 - $63,496•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a 50-100 % Paramedic (20 - 40 hours per week) to work in our Sioux City Family Medicine Clinic . This position supports our Family Medicine Clinic where you’ll spend more time with patients and expand your physician-support and administrative duties, increasing the efficiency and productivity of the physician and anticipating future needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic. For over 100 years, Iowa Healthcare’s primary focus has been the health and wellness of our patients. We provide care for pregnancy, baby wellness, vaccinations, school and athletic physicals, acute visits, annual check-ups, mental health, on-site laboratory services, and more. Our team builds relationships with patients, monitors their care history, and delivers personalized, compassionate care to every patient. When a patient needs specialty care, our family medicine provider connects them with the appropriate UI Health Care specialist, ensuring a seamless experience by sharing your medical records. This position comes with the University of Iowa's generous, full benefit package including double-match retirement, paid vacation, and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking as well! Department Summary: Under supervision of NM/ANM (Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager) and Medical Director of Urgent Care and also receives functional supervision from APP’s (Advanced Practice Provider) and functions as a member of the urgent care team. Performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in the Urgent Care setting by coordinating all elements of the patient visit.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association
Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association. (within 60 days of hire)
Excellent written/verbal communication
Knowledge of ACLS procedures.
Knowledge of drug and medical terminology.
Knowledge of most common emergency drugs and their uses and usual doses.
Ability to perform ACLS, procedures.
Ability to perform patient care as delegated.
Ability to treat patient issues with confidentiality.
Ability to complete an assignment under time-sensitive and highly stressful situations while maintaining composure and focus.
Ability to complete an assignment and follow-through with a problem to solution within the scheduled period.

Nice To Haves

The ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient populations is highly desired.
Current course completion card in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire.
Minimum 6 months ambulatory experience.
Previous EPIC Experience
Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.

Responsibilities

Assists registered nurses, medical assistants, and LIPs in the delivery of patient care, with regard to patient condition and age.
Performs patient care related to oxygen therapy and monitoring, cardiac monitoring (acquiring and interpreting 12-lead EKGs, cardioversion and defibrillation), vital signs, specimens (i.e. blood, urine or sputum) and properly packaging and sending to specimen control.
Initiates IVs and venipuncture samples as well as bedside glucose monitoring.
Assists with hemorrhage control, spinal immobilization and splinting.
Under the functional supervision of the APP administers routine oral, rectal, sublingual, nasal, topical, otic, Ophthalmic, inhalation, intraosseous and injectable medications, not including “high alert” medications as designated by UI Health Care policy. Also, not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment.
Administers ACLS emergency IV medications and non-emergent IV medications.
Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
Notifies APP of any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition; report unusual incidents, complaints or concerns to Clinic Manager or designee, as appropriate.
Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation as well as paid sick leave.
FREE on-site parking

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